Document Type
News Article
Publication Date
10-15-1997
Abstract
Patent laws surrounding software are complex and confusing. Deciding what computer-related inventions can be protected by patent law has been a challenge for the courts. For example, ideas, laws of nature and mathematical formulas are not covered under patent protection, so a patent application for software that embodies an idea or formula would be rejected. However, if the software containing the idea, law or formula is instead applied to a particular machine, it is acceptable for patenting. "Patent protection of computer software is becoming more involved and more important," said Randall Rader, a circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He said there is a need for "swift consideration" on these issues. Rader will be the featured speaker as the University of Dayton School of Law's 1997 Biebel & French Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Law and Technology on Oct. 23-24.
Recommended Citation
University of Dayton, "Federal Appeals Judge to Focus on Computer and Patent Law Issues as Visiting Scholar in UD’s School of Law" (1997). News Releases. 11884.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/news_rls/11884
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